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Alcon Experience Center Barcelona

Advanced Laser Refractive Course

Course Details

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Dates of courses

 

March 4th

June 17th

November 178th

 

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Audience

 

Refractive surgeons having completed a minimum 200 LASIK procedures and 100 PRK procedures interested in more advanced concepts.

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Objectives

 

Gain an understanding of advanced concepts in laser refractive surgery of ametropia, learning techniques to improve outcomes from previous vision correction surgeries.

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Speakers

 

• Prof. Fernando Faria Correia

• Prof. Tiago Monteiro

 

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Course Topics

  • Introduction to advanced laser refractive surgery
    Surface ablation with transepithelial PRK Customized excimer-based laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK) Managing residual refractive error (PRK, LASIK, phakic IOLs, lens replacement & refractive cataract surgery)
  • Preparation
    Ideal diagnostic capture Optimization of the ocular surface Data validation and treatment profiles Improving refractive predictability in customized procedures Enhancing refractive outcomes of vision correcting surgeries (LASIK, PRK, Phakic IOLs, lens replacement, cataract & IOLs)
  • Surgical tips and pearls for getting the best outcomes
    Obtaining validated data to drive treatments LASIK Advanced Surface Ablation Complications of LVC and management Phakic IOLs Custom lens replacement and refractive cataract surgery Dealing with the unhappy refractive surgery patient
  • Patient selection and education
    Refractive targets, surgical options, non-surgical options, informed consent Clinical findings Patient selection for refractive procedures Expanding eligibility for customized procedures Patient education
  • Case studies of patient selection & decision making Surgical planning for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism
  • Post-operative management
    Post-op management Managing patients’ expectations
  • Dry lab / Wet lab
    Wavelight® Refractive Suite Obtaining/validating scans for customized ablations Uploading scans and planning customized procedures Planning trans-epithelial PRK procedures
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REGISTRATION DETAILS

Registration for this course is by invitation. If you are interested in this course, please contact your local Alcon representative.

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